Area code 339
Where 339 is, how it is dialed, which carriers hold its numbers and how many of its codes are in use, from NANPA's 10/01/2026 files.
- State
- MA
- In service
- 2001
- Assigned codes
- 104of 800 possible
- Carriers
- 23
Area code 339 at a glance
339 is one of 9 geographic area codes serving Massachusetts; NANPA records its in-service date as May 2, 2001. It is an overlay: 339 and 781 cover the same territory, so neighbors on the same street can have different area codes. It is in the Eastern time zone. The places with the most assigned exchanges include Lynn, Weymouth Town, Saugus, Lexington, and Medford. By population, its largest named places are Lynn, Malden, Waltham, Revere, and Weymouth Town.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| In service since | May 2, 2001 |
| Assigned by NANPA | May 3, 2000 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 781 |
| Parent area code (NANPA) | 781 |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| Local calls within the code | ten digits (area code plus number) |
| Assigned central office codes | 104 |
| Rate centers with codes | 35 |
| Carriers holding codes | 23 |
| Pooled codes | 103 |
| Codes assigned since 2020 | 32 |
| Relief planning in progress | No |
Source: NANPA NPA report and utilized central office code file, both dated 10/01/2026.
Where 339 numbers are local
339 holds 2.2% of the 4,743 central office codes assigned in Massachusetts, the 8th most of the state's 9 codes. 34 Census places could be matched to rate centers with 339 exchanges; the most populous are Lynn (103,000), Malden (66,693), Waltham (65,849), and Revere (60,702). Each place page lists the exact prefixes and carriers for that town.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA | 103,489 | 339, 781 | 47 | 13 |
| Malden, MA | 66,693 | 339, 617, 781 | 25 | 13 |
| Waltham, MA | 65,849 | 339, 617, 781 | 83 | 15 |
| Revere, MA | 60,702 | 339, 781 | 19 | 9 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 60,159 | 339, 617, 781 | 32 | 15 |
| Medford, MA | 59,898 | 339, 781 | 29 | 11 |
| Arlington, MA | 47,112 | 339, 781 | 18 | 11 |
| Woburn, MA | 43,895 | 339, 781 | 43 | 11 |
| Braintree Town, MA | 39,134 | 339, 781 | 33 | 10 |
| Randolph Town, MA | 35,114 | 339, 781 | 23 | 10 |
| Lexington, MA | 34,743 | 339, 781 | 61 | 10 |
| Needham, MA | 32,931 | 339, 781 | 36 | 13 |
| Norwood, MA | 31,764 | 339, 781 | 25 | 10 |
| Wellesley, MA | 31,242 | 339, 781 | 19 | 9 |
| Melrose, MA | 29,938 | 339, 617, 781 | 13 | 10 |
Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates for the matched place. Exchanges and carriers: NANPA utilized code file.
How calls are dialed in 339
According to NANPA's dialing-plan data, local calls within 339 are dialed as ten digits (area code plus number) and toll calls as 1 plus ten digits. Because local calls need the area code, business cards, signage and website copy should always show the full ten-digit number. NANPA's dialing-plan note for this code reads: "1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion"
Carriers with 339 numbers
23 carriers hold the 104 central office codes assigned in 339. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - Ma has the most, with 22 (21%). 103 of the codes (99%) are pooled, meaning the code holder shares blocks of 1,000 numbers with other carriers instead of using all 10,000 itself. The code holder is not necessarily the carrier serving a given number today, since numbers can be ported between providers.
| Carrier (NANPA operating company) | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless - Ma | 22 | 21% |
| Onvoy, LLC - Ma | 18 | 17% |
| Paetec Itel, LLC | 11 | 11% |
| Level 3 Communications, LLC - Ma | 8 | 7.7% |
| Ton80 Communications, LLC | 7 | 6.7% |
| Fractel, LLC | 7 | 6.7% |
| Omnipoint Miami E License, LLC | 6 | 5.8% |
| Metropcs, INC. | 4 | 3.8% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - DC | 3 | 2.9% |
| Comcast Ip Phone, LLC | 3 | 2.9% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services LLC | 2 | 1.9% |
| Peerless Network of Massachusetts, LLC - Ma | 2 | 1.9% |
Carrier names are the operating company (OCN) names on NANPA's utilized central office code file dated 10/01/2026. A carrier holding a code may port numbers to other carriers.
Where 339 numbers are rated
NANPA assigns each central office code to a rate center, the local calling area that decides whether a call is local or toll. 339 has codes in 35 rate centers. Rate center names in the file are abbreviations; where one matches a Census place, the table links to that city's local-number page.
| Rate center (NANPA) | Place | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| LYNN | Lynn, MA | 9 |
| WEYMOUTH | Weymouth Town, MA | 7 |
| BRYANTVL | not matched | 7 |
| SAUGUS | Saugus, MA | 6 |
| LEXINGTON | Lexington, MA | 5 |
| MEDFORD | Medford, MA | 5 |
| WOBURN | Woburn, MA | 5 |
| RANDOLPH | Randolph Town, MA | 4 |
| MARBLEHEAD | Marblehead, MA | 3 |
| NORWELL | Norwell, MA | 3 |
| DUXBURY | Duxbury, MA | 3 |
| HANOVER | Hanover, MA | 3 |
| NEEDHAM | Needham, MA | 3 |
| SHARON | Sharon, MA | 3 |
| MARSHFIELD | Marshfield, MA | 3 |
| ARLINGTON | Arlington, MA | 3 |
| HINGHAM | Hingham, MA | 2 |
| WAKEFIELD | Wakefield, MA | 2 |
| DEDHAM | Dedham, MA | 2 |
| WALTHAM | Waltham, MA | 2 |
| REVERE | Revere, MA | 2 |
| BURLINGTON | Burlington, MA | 2 |
| BRAINTREE | Braintree Town, MA | 2 |
| CANTON | Canton, MA | 2 |
| COHASSET | Cohasset, MA | 2 |
Top 25 of 35 rate centers.
How full is area code 339?
An area code has 800 possible central office codes that start with 2 through 9, a few of which are reserved (such as N11 service codes and 555). 104 are assigned in 339, 13% of 800. 32 were assigned in 2020 or later.
| Decade assigned | Exchanges | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 | 47% |
| 2010s | 20 | 20% |
| 2020s | 32 | 33% |
Assignment dates as recorded in NANPA's utilized code file; codes without a recorded date are excluded.
Getting a 339 number for your business
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 339?
339 is a geographic area code in Massachusetts. Places with the most assigned exchanges include Lynn, Weymouth Town, Saugus, and Lexington.
What time zone is area code 339 in?
NANPA lists 339 in the Eastern time zone.
When did area code 339 go into service?
NANPA records an in-service date of May 2, 2001. The code was assigned on May 3, 2000.
Is 339 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 781.
Can my business get a 339 phone number?
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